🐦 From Zoo Fields to Tech Museums: A 13km Ptarmigan Art in Miyashiro 🐦
Miyashiro Town in Saitama is a charming suburban escape where idyllic rural landscapes meet advanced educational institutions. This 13km GPS art course invites you to sketch a Ptarmigan (Raicho), starting from the iconic Tobu Zoo, a premier hybrid theme park. This artistic trek across the flat Kanto Plain offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and academic atmosphere.
The route navigates through the heart of Miyashiro’s culture. You will pass the Nippon Institute of Technology and its fascinating Museum of Industrial Technology, which houses a collection of historical machinery. The trail also leads you to “Atarashii Mura” (New Village), a community hub celebrating local agriculture, and the popular Mame-ichi Tofu Shop. Cultural landmarks such as the architecturally stunning Miyashiro Town Hall and Public Library are key parts of the canvas. Spiritual stops at Hokoji and Myohonji Temples provide moments of reflection amidst your journey.
The Ptarmigan is a sacred alpine bird and a relic of the Ice Age, revered in Japan as a “Messenger of the Gods.” Drawing this symbol of high-mountain majesty across the verdant plains of Miyashiro is a poetic tribute to Japan’s diverse natural beauty. Geographically, the area is wonderfully flat and easy to traverse, making it an ideal “canvas” for a long-distance run or walk. By the time the digital Ptarmigan appears on your screen, you will have woven together the threads of Miyashiro’s agricultural soul and its modern intellectual life. Lace up your shoes and take flight in the green heart of Saitama!
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A PIONEER IN GPS ART.
1st work was authorized by Guinness World Records as “the Largest GPS Drawing”.
He is the only Japanese person to be featured in a Google documentary as an innovator. He is fascinated by the idea of drawing with GPS and has published more than 2,500 works.
